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Rabon Sapp
Sep 17, 2017
CLAXTON: Rabon Sapp, 88, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice following a brief illness. He was born September 1st in Evans County to the late Raymond and Bertie Sapp. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He lived most of his life in Evans County. He was a member of...
Harriett "Marcille" Hayes
Aug 31, 2017
CLAXTON: Marcille Hayes, 78, passed away August 31, 2017, at her residence. The Evans County native was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a hairdresser for a number of years and also worked in the floral business. Marcille was preceded in death by her parents, F.C. and Lucille Dyess. SURVIVORS: her husband, Pete Hayes of Claxton; one...
James Dewitt (Buck) Anderson, Jr.
Aug 20, 2017
CLAXTON: James DeWitt (Buck) Anderson slipped away to Jesus on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long and hard-fought battle with illness. He is predeceased by his mother, Jean Dupree Anderson Thompson; his father, James DeWitt Anderson, Sr.; and his step-father, Amos Charlie Thompson. SURVIVORS: a daughter, Julie Anderson; a son, Jeffery Anderson; his devoted...
Talmadge Lee
Aug 19, 2017
CLAXTON: Talmadge Lee, 84, passed away August 19, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Evans County native, was born to Luther and Vadna Rushing Lee, and lived in Georgia most of his life. He was a member, Layman and Elder of Lyons Presbyterian Church. He also served as Elder at White Bluff Presbyterian Church in Savannah. He worked a number...
Garry Tootle
Aug 12, 2017
CLAXTON: Garry Tootle, 59, passed away August 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital. The La Mesa, California native had resided in Evans County for most of his life. He served in the Vietnam War for two years, as a Rifle Marksman and Pistol Expert, under the U.S. Army. He was a member of Gospel Baptist Church, was a self-employed roofer,and enjoyed...
Frances Keene Marshburn
Aug 8, 2017
CLAXTON: Frances Keene Marshburn, 89, born, February 21, 1928, affectionately known as “Big Red” went to be with our Lord on August 8, 2017. She inspired all who knew her to enjoy their life to the fullest. She had a love for beautiful flowers and enjoyed caring for them. Frances loved to read and always had a book in her...
Joseph A. Stanfield
Jul 29, 2017
CLAXTON: Joseph A. (Uncle Dick) Stanfield, 94, died Saturday July 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his children, grandchildren and friends. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Effie Rustin Stanfield, his daughter Bonnie Mae, who died in infancy, and three grandchildren: Leslie Mae Strickland, James Allen Driggers and Matthew James Ennis. Born November 7,...
Tom Watson Waters Jr.
Jul 27, 2017
CLAXTON: Tom Watson Waters, Jr., 85, passed away July 27, 2017, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Evans County and resided here most of his life. He spent 7 years in the U.S. Army and worked in insurance. Tom was a member of the Claxton Church of God, was an ordained Bishop, and served as...
Randall "Randy" Hearn
Jul 18, 2017
CLAXTON: Randall (Randy) Carl Hearn, 63, passed away July 18, 2017. He was a member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church. Randy graduated from Claxton High School and Georgia Southern University. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked with the Department of Agriculture. He enjoyed singing Christian music, Braves baseball, the UGA Dawgs, was an accomplished drummer, and always...
Carolyn Jenkins Durrence
Jul 16, 2017
CLAXTON: Carolyn Jenkins Durrence, 71, passed away suddenly, July 16, 2017, at Memorial Health University. She was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. She was a member of Bull Creek Baptist Church. Carolyn worked with the Evans County School System for 20 years and then with CVS Pharmacy for 13 years. Carolyn was preceded in death by her...
Gary C. Coleman
Jul 13, 2017
CLAXTON: Gary C. Coleman, 68, passed away July 13, 2017, at E. Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Chatham County native had resided in Evans County for many years. He was a member of Rehobeth Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the U.S. Sons of Confederate Veterans-Metter Chapter, and worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 34...
George Sampey Hodges
Jul 2, 2017
CLAXTON: George S. Hodges, 58, passed away at Memorial Health in Savannah. He was a native of Bulloch County and lived in Evans County most of his life and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. George was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marblee Hodges and a brother, James Fountain. SURVIVORS: three brothers, Donald (Kim) Hodges of...
Larry Lewis
Jul 2, 2017
CLAXTON: Larry Lewis, 71, died July 2, 2017, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Bulloch County native lived in Evans County most of his life. He was of Baptist faith and worked in yard maintenance. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Elise Lewis. SURVIVORS: four sons, Stephen (Tammie) Beasley, James (Sandra) Barton and Rusty Lewis, all of Florida,...
Nellie Jean Ulmer
Jul 1, 2017
SAVANNAH/CLAXTON: Jean Ulmer, 81, passed away July 1, 2017, at Camellia Health and Rehab. She was a native of Candler County, but resided most of her life in Savannah. She worked at Memorial Medical Center for 20 years before retiring. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lillian Highsmith, a sister, Edna H. Warren and one brother,...
Cynthia Pittman Alba
Jun 17, 2017
CLAXTON: Cindy Pittman Alba, 53, went to her eternal rest on June l7th at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro after a long battle with cancer. She lived in Claxton all her life and enjoyed time with her grandchildren and working in the yard. She was preceded in death by her parents; Joyce A. Sapp and Bill Pittman and daughter, Christina...
Rosalyn Rogers Cox
Jun 16, 2017
Bellville: Rosalyn Rogers Cox, 74, passed away June 16, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA. The Tattnall County native lived in Evans County for the past 10 years. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 20 years, sang in the choir and was a member of Women on Mission. Rosalyn was...
Henry Lott
Jun 10, 2017
CLAXTON: Henry Lott, 76, passed away June 10, 2017 at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County and graduated from Claxton High School in 1962. He was drafted into the Army where he served two years. He was employed by McDougald Motors with 22 years of service and also worked for the cities of Hagan...
Robert "Bob" Kicklighter Jr.
Jun 5, 2017
CLAXTON: Robert ‘Bob’ Kicklighter, Jr., 52, died June 5, 2017. He grew up in Glennville and was a 1982 graduate of Glennville H.S. After graduating he attended Georgia Southern University where he earned a business degree. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, racket ball, tennis, boating, basketball and watching movies. The people who knew him always enjoyed...
Vivian S. Croft
May 27, 2017
CLAXTON: Vivian S. Croft, 69, passed away May 27, 2017, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long illness. She was a native of Bulloch County but resided in Evans County the majority of her life. Mrs. Vivian was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Bull Creek Baptist Church, where her Christianity stood strong and followed her through her life....
Pauline Cotton Osborne
May 18, 2017
OBITUARY CLAXTON: Pauline Cotton Osborne, 76, passed away May 18, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro Ga. The native of Walton Kentucky has been living in Nevils, Ga. for a number of years. She had previously worked at St. Joseph Hospital in the admission and billing department and was of Baptist faith. Mrs. Osborne was a loving...
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